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ISTQB Certified Tester Security Test Engineer (CT-STE)

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Exam Overview

The ISTQB Certified Tester Security Test Engineer (CT-STE) certification is a vital credential for professionals aiming to master the intricacies of security testing. In an era where cyber threats are escalating, this certification validates your ability to effectively identify, analyze, and mitigate security vulnerabilities throughout the software development lifecycle. Earning your CT-STE demonstrates a specialized skill set in applying security testing principles, managing risks, and implementing robust testing strategies. This certification not only enhances your technical proficiency but also significantly boosts your professional credibility, opening doors to advanced roles in cybersecurity and quality assurance, making you an indispensable asset in safeguarding digital assets.

Questions

40

Passing Score

65% (26 out of 40 questions correct)

Duration

90 Minutes

Difficulty

Advanced Intermediate

Level

Specialist

Skills Measured

Understanding Security Testing Fundamentals and Principles
Applying Security Risk Management and Threat Modeling Techniques
Designing and Planning Comprehensive Security Test Activities
Executing Security Tests, Analyzing Results, and Reporting Defects
Utilizing Security Testing Tools and Automation Strategies

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Target Roles

Security Test Engineer Penetration Tester QA Lead with Security Responsibilities

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QUESTION 1

Which of the following is an example of reconciliation testing?

A
Reviewing and re-approving employee access to sensitive systems, confirming that users still require the access based on their current job responsibilities
B
Verifying that access rights of all active user accounts in the company’s HR system match the records in the identity management database
C
Verifying that access to privileged accounts is reviewed annually to ensure that only authorized personnel retain such access
D
Checking regularly that user accounts with access to customer data still need this access, ensuring that unneeded privileges are removed

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QUESTION 2

Which of the following is an example of testing a firewall?

A
Ensuring that when queried, the system returns data masked or replaced with random characters, verifying that sensitive data is protected from unauthorized users
B
Using a tool to scan the network and identify open ports, ensuring that only the necessary ports are open and that all other ports are properly blocked
C
Verifying that the access of the system to the right roles is restricted, services are open only when needed, and application updates are properly monitored
D
Using “brute force” or “dictionary” attacks to attempt to get plain data from obfuscated data, and performing reverse-engineering of byte code

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QUESTION 3

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between information sensitivity and security testing?

A
A popular e-commerce website requires rigorous stress testing, whereas a small personal blog may only need basic testing of login security mechanisms.
B
A financial application storing customer data requires encryption validation, whereas a public news app may require basic security measures.
C
A public forum website requires high-level integrity testing whereas an online banking platform primarily needs availability testing to ensure users can log in anytime.
D
A hospital’s health record system requires minimal security testing since doctors primarily need availability, while a messaging app needs extensive testing to protect conversations.

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QUESTION 4

A tester used rainbow tables to perform a brute-force attack to discover user passwords. What kind of testing is it?

A
Testing the authentication mechanism
B
Testing the accounting mechanism
C
Testing the authorization mechanism
D
Testing the system hardening mechanism

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QUESTION 5

A company implements a policy where employees are only granted access to the specific systems and data necessary for their role, ensuring no user has more access than needed. The company also requires employees to use their password, and a time-based one-time passcode sent to their mobile device or an authenticator app, to access their internal systems. To safeguard against potential cyber threats, each employee’s laptop, mobile device, and tablet are equipped with security software that continuously monitors signs of suspicious activity, such as malware or unauthorized access attempts.

Which of the following Zero Trust concepts is MISSING from this scenario?

A
Security monitoring of device endpoints
B
Micro-segmentation
C
Multi-factor authentication
D
“Least privilege access” principle

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QUESTION 6

ElectricCars is a multinational automotive manufacturer specializing in designing and producing electric vehicles. The company must comply with three standards regarding the manufacturing process: ISO/SAE 21434 for automotive cybersecurity engineering, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), and UN Regulation No. 155 (Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles regarding cyber security and cyber security management system).

Compliance with these regulations requires:

secure data storage and communication within vehicles and between vehicles and backend systems emergency procedures to handle cybersecurity breaches affecting production, vehicles in operation, or customer data transparent reporting mechanisms to regulators and customers in case of incidents

Which of the following is a security test that is a consequence of the compliance requirement?

A
Simulate a data breach and test the notification process to members of the development team, ensuring clear communication and legal compliance
B
Conduct performance testing on production systems to test response protocols, including isolating infected systems, notifying stakeholders, and restoring operations
C
Trying to gam unauthorized access to offices or secure areas of automotive dealerships, where sensitive customer or vehicle data might be stored
D
Regularly test the integrity and reliability of backup systems for critical data, including production logs, customer information, and vehicle firmware versions

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QUESTION 7

Which of the following is an advantage of using open-source software (OSS) in the context of security testing?

A
Data protection is typically stronger in OSS than in closed source software.
B
Typically, there are fewer attack vectors for OSS than for closed software.
C
Mitigating vulnerabilities is easier due to the availability of source code.
D
Less people are involved in identifying vulnerabilities and fixing defects.

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QUESTION 8

Which TWO of the following security tests of a mobile banking application are examples of static security testing? (Choose two.)

A
Review of the source code of the application to identify vulnerabilities such as hardcoded passwords or insecure cryptographic functions.
B
Runtime vulnerability scanning while the application is running on a test server, looking for vulnerabilities such as data leakage during user transactions.
C
Penetration testing by simulating real-world attacks on the bank’s live web application, attempting to exploit session hijacking.
D
Scanning, with a tool, the application’s source code for security flaws like buffer overflows or improper authentication mechanisms.
E
Using a tool to interact with the application in a running state to scan for vulnerabilities such as cross-site scripting by sending inputs and analyzing responses.

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